Dimension Guide
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...and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of 12' (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwashers. Use a 90° elbow with compression fitting or flexible braided supply line (¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not long enough,... change materials and specifications without notice. Specifications subject to waste tee or disposer inlet above subfloor or floor. If direct wiring dishwasher: Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic, sheathed copper wire with the air gap installation instructions. Water Supply Requirements: A hot water...
...and fits the 1" (2.5 cm) drain connector of 12' (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that meets the wiring requirements for use with dishwashers. Use a 90° elbow with compression fitting or flexible braided supply line (¹⁄₂" minimum plastic tubing is not long enough,... change materials and specifications without notice. Specifications subject to waste tee or disposer inlet above subfloor or floor. If direct wiring dishwasher: Use flexible, armored or nonmetallic, sheathed copper wire with the air gap installation instructions. Water Supply Requirements: A hot water...
Dimension Guide
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... DIMENSIONS NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher, or 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm) by removing wheels AND perforated section in the insulation blanket.
... DIMENSIONS NOTE: Shaded areas of cabinet walls show where utility connections may be reduced to 33⁷⁄₈" (86 cm) by removing wheels from dishwasher, or 33³⁄₄" (85.7 cm) by removing wheels AND perforated section in the insulation blanket.
Installation Guide
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...Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom.... 2 Care shall be exercised when the appliance is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that the dishwasher is , tell you how to meet all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You...
...Cabinet Opening-New Utilities 7 Prepare and Route Water Line 8 Install Drain Hose 9 Install Moisture Barrier (under a wood countertop 11 Prepare Dishwasher 11 Make Power Supply Cord Connection 12 Determine Cabinet Opening 14 Install Door Handle (on some models 15 Custom Panel Dimensions 15 Install Custom.... 2 Care shall be exercised when the appliance is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that the dishwasher is , tell you how to meet all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You...
Installation Guide
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If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws... included, call 1-800-422-1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are registered...
If the wooden panel is recommended when installing a dishwasher under a wood countertop. ■ Parts available for purchase in plumbing supply stores. Other useful items you may need : *Must be made by runners) (4) Short screws... included, call 1-800-422-1230. (4) #10 x ¹/₂" wood screws (if installing custom front panels) †®TORX, T15, and T20 are included in dishwasher. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the recommended tools and parts before starting installation. All Installations Tools needed : Make sure all these parts are registered...
Installation Guide
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... only partway into opening , shims may be installed must be installed. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for a period of opening is not covered... by authorized service personnel. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Do...
... only partway into opening , shims may be installed must be installed. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must provide clearance between the side of the dishwasher door and the wall or cabinet. ■ square opening for a period of opening is not covered... by authorized service personnel. The location where the dishwasher will be securely attached to accurately measure dimensions and ensure dishwasher is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Damage from your dealer for loading and unloading dishes. Do...
Installation Guide
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... be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 You must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A ...length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to use an air gap if the drain hose is supplied with your home and local codes and...
... be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 You must plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet, located in conformance with dishwasher. ■ Power supply cord must have: ■ 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A ...length of 12 ft (3.7 m) (Part Number 3385556) that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the dishwasher. ■ Make sure to connect drain hose to use an air gap if the drain hose is supplied with your home and local codes and...
Installation Guide
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Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet ... rear. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line and the cable extend to the locations...
Failure to the dishwasher cabinet opening. Prepare Cabinet Opening-New Utilities Prepare and route the electrical supply Option A, Power Supply Cord: NOTE: A grounded 3 prong outlet is required inside a cabinet ... rear. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Prepare Cabinet Opening-Existing Utilities Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. New Utilities" section. Drill a 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) hole in the "Prepare Cabinet Opening- If the water line and the cable extend to the locations...
Installation Guide
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Route cable from the right-hand side. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 ... provided). Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). This will make water connection easier.
Route cable from the right-hand side. Measure overall length of cabinet opening will prohibit cable from moving when dishwasher is moved into the cabinet opening from power supply through the left side of copper tubing for the water supply line. 8 Drill a ¹⁄₂" (1.3 ... provided). Tape cable to the right front side of cabinet opening . Wood cabinet: Sand the hole until smooth. Option B, Direct Wire: Helpful Tip: Wiring the dishwasher will be easier if you route the cable into cabinet opening ). This will make water connection easier.
Installation Guide
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...line using copper tubing, it will be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position.... Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Check local codes to determine whether an air ...
...line using copper tubing, it will be gentle.) It should have a manual shutoff valve located under the sink. The water supply to the dishwasher should be far enough into cabinet opening. Install Drain Hose IMPORTANT: Always use a new drain hose. Turn shutoff valve to "ON" position.... Slowly turn water shutoff valve to "OFF" position. 9 This will prohibit it from moving when dishwasher is in cabinet. (If you are using a connection configuration that could clog the inlet valve. Check local codes to determine whether an air ...
Installation Guide
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... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use a rubber hose (not provided...
... end of the disposer or a waste tee must be made before the drain trap and at least 20" (50.8 cm) above the floor where the dishwasher will be installed. Use pliers to squeeze clamp open and move into position. Use needle-nose pliers to remove plug. 3. Use a rubber hose (not provided...
Installation Guide
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... as a worktable without first covering with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to avoid damaging floor covering. Doing so can result ...in serious injury or cuts. Option D, No waste disposer - with large drain hose clamp (provided). Make sure the area under dishwasher until completely installed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with a towel to underside of the countertop along...
... as a worktable without first covering with screw-type clamps (not provided) to connect from waste tee to air gap with air gap Prepare Dishwasher WARNING 1. Do not push down on its back. 1. Using 2 or more people to avoid damaging floor covering. Doing so can result ...in serious injury or cuts. Option D, No waste disposer - with large drain hose clamp (provided). Make sure the area under dishwasher until completely installed. NOTE: Do not cut ribbed section. 2. Use a rubber hose (not provided) with a towel to underside of the countertop along...
Installation Guide
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...cover. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver... to continue with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to connect your dishwasher. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to the left when tightening ...
...cover. Pull cord through strain relief in terminal box. Option B, Remove Access Panel - Route cord so that it does not touch dishwasher motor to dishwasher. Do not remove tech sheet from access panel. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket, nut driver or Phillips screwdriver... to continue with the power supply cord kit. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to connect your dishwasher. Plastic Panel Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the plastic fasteners ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise to the left when tightening ...
Installation Guide
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...tabs on wire connector. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Connect ground wire to secure cover.... Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on left side of cover. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord....
...tabs on wire connector. Remove the ground connector screw and place through the ring terminal of this step. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. NOTE: Do not pre-twist stranded wire. Close cover ensuring wires are tucked inside terminal box. Connect ground wire to secure cover.... Tighten strain relief screws to do so. 13 Visit www.kitchenaid.com/electrical under FAQ tab. Twist on left side of cover. NOTE: Do not plug into outlet until instructed to secure cord....
Installation Guide
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... not extend into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: Shims must be removed for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). ...Wheels and legs are approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the...
... not extend into a 33⁷⁄₂" (85.1 cm) high cabinet opening - Determine Cabinet Opening Measure height of cabinet opening from "Dishwasher Height Adjustment Chart." NOTE: Shims must be removed for wheel position and the number of the countertop and the highest point on the floor). ...Wheels and legs are approximate. This will allow the dishwasher to fit into the cabinet opening , but the dishwasher will be installed (you will need to measure the lowest point on the underside of turns needed in the...
Installation Guide
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...is attached from the cardboard box. Failure to the front of the custom panel, the screw holes should be made to move and install dishwasher. If the handle is attached to do so. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be ...countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from the back of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot...
...is attached from the cardboard box. Failure to the front of the custom panel, the screw holes should be made to move and install dishwasher. If the handle is attached to do so. Custom Panel Dimensions Install Custom Panel Follow steps below: A customer supplied panel must be ...countersunk for a ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) thick wood panel. Using 2 or more people, stand the dishwasher up. Remove the door handle and hardware bag containing the setscrews and hex key from the back of the custom panel, the screw lengths cannot...
Installation Guide
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... be done later. There are two brackets found in place. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to secure custom wood panel... or other side. Repeat this step for the other injury. Choose Attachment Option Open the door and align top edges. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Attach the brackets using a drill bit. Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of the inner ...
... be done later. There are two brackets found in place. Install 2 long screws supplied in top corners to move and install dishwasher. Use tape to mark the drill bit to gauge hole depth. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to secure custom wood panel... or other side. Repeat this step for the other injury. Choose Attachment Option Open the door and align top edges. Failure to move and install dishwasher. Attach the brackets using a drill bit. Option A, Countertop attachment: Remove the brackets from top) on the left and right-hand top of the inner ...
Installation Guide
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...fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher so that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to ... Use two or more people to do so can result in place. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Option B, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation...
...fitting of the 90° elbow to the water supply line prior to elbow using ⁵⁄₈" open dishwasher door and place towel over pump assembly and spray arm of the dishwasher so that it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to ... Use two or more people to do so can result in place. NOTE: Do not use Teflon®† tape with compression fittings. Option B, Dishwasher side attachment: NOTE: Remove the brackets from falling into the 90° elbow fitting as far as shown above. NOTE: To avoid vibration during operation...
Installation Guide
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..., unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to rear leg. When door is near the center of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on both sides of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to a lower...-numbered hole and replace screw. With another person holding the dishwasher to be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to prohibit...
..., unhook the spring from the tensioner. Reattach door spring to rear leg. When door is near the center of dishwasher should be put into the cabinet opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on both sides of the cabinet opening . NOTE: Tensioners on wheels and move the tensioner to a lower...-numbered hole and replace screw. With another person holding the dishwasher to be secured at the edges of dishwasher. Grasp the sides of the dishwasher at same holes. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to the floor in the locations shown to prohibit...
Installation Guide
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... of the unit. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level. 20 Check that dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Place level against top front opening . ■...blanket - You may be even with your cabinets. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard from side-to adjust front legs. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket ...
... of the unit. Check that leveling legs are firmly against the front panel. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is level. 20 Check that dishwasher is level from under dishwasher. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Place level against top front opening . ■...blanket - You may be even with your cabinets. Do not kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. Remove cardboard from side-to adjust front legs. the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using the hex-head socket ...
Installation Guide
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...to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ... screw-in Cabinet Opening" section. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Twist on wires to 16...
...to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Strain relief is not supplied with the dishwasher. Wrap ground wire hook clockwise around ground connector screw and under the washer. WARNING Option B, Direct Wire: Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ... screw-in Cabinet Opening" section. Make Direct Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: If the power supply cord was connected earlier, proceed to "Secure Dishwasher in type strain relief. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Twist on wires to 16...